Oof Final Cut is a Big Miss

[BIG D' williamson from mBHS]

All nuance has been removed. Much of the new voice acting is a downgrade (there are a few good performances admittedly). The changes for some of the characters are completely baffling (Garte, Limbic, & Cuno). Also, the new voice cast is just frankly less talented. A lot of the dialogue is delivered in a stilted way, especially for some of the more minor characters. Kusaragi does stand out as excellent though, even if at times certain lines don't quite hit due to the silliness of hearing them read aloud. Changes to the Limibic systems hissing and voice processing effects were unnecessary, same with the minor tweeks to Measurehead's post processing effects. I think the biggest issue is that the new thought narrator destroys the tone of the game from top to bottom. It assigns Harry a voice and shreds the pacing of the dialogues structure. Horrific necktie is laughable too. I feel like the whole game has been tinkered with in a George Lucas over editing kind of way and I really hope we get a way to revert to the old game in the future.

Otherwise I feel like I'm listening to the bad audio book version of my favorite novel. I really liked the old performances and how they eased you into hearing that voice in your head. The thoughts should have never been voiced. Projecting any sort of image onto Harry, other than your own, is a huge mistake. Having each voice be different (which I see being recommended) would have been hokey too, but maybe would have saved his image a bit more? I don't know...I still think silence is the best option for those moments. It really lets you absorb everything at your own pace and put yourself in the shoes of the main character.

I really am glad they didn't have the budget or time to make this version first. Sometimes limitation really does produce superior results. This entire version detracts from originals tone and vision so much I can't bring myself to finish it.

Edit: Adding a response for everyone saying, "set it to classic".

Mess with the settings yourself. You can't revert anything. The voice actors are largely changed and there is no way to revert to the prior cast. God Klaasje's performance is a nightmare too. Went from completely dead inside to a typical super raspy femme fatale. Completely, changed the characters dynamic and delivery.

"Classic mode" removes some of the narration, but forces the voice actor changes. It also still has bits of narration for whatever reason, though I think this is a bug.

Edit #2: Version select

Let's assume for the sake of argument that no one agrees with me and that I am a giant poo poo head. What's the harm in adding a version select option under the beta branch for preservation's sake? The alternative is I go pirate the game; which I'd rather not do.

[Bollox]

I agree with you completely but the biggest blow for me is all those original performances are now gone. I wouldn't mind if Classic mode actually reverted to the older voice work.

[arroutado]

I play in spanish, and the complete voice acting ruins the experience. I will try with classic voices, and see if it's the same original product.

[zaeroid]

+1. I just hope we can revert to the previous version. Haven't gotten to the added areas yet, but if they disrupt the flow of the narrative they should go too.

[wiosna]

I agree, I've just met Cuno after Garte and God am I dissapointed. Garte sounds weird, Cuno's lost his hardcore, harsh charm. I wish classic reverted the game to the pre-update state.

[parogen]

I don't mind this as an option for someone that prefers audio books and doesn't want to read. But I'm saddened they called it "Classic" when it's not original.

ZA/UM don't have a great ear? Fine. But was it really that difficult to maintain the original voice over? Another game that said "**** you, play the remake"

[Amygdala]

I didn't even catch that the guy who voices all the skills was Harry's voice lol, I just thought "hey, it's the guy from the ads narrating"

[󠀡Dibelabbes]

You guys are weird, to me the new VO is like literally the best (based on pure VO not performance acting etc) VO throughout that I have ever heard in a video game. Cuno sounds more believable now IMO.

[BENN-EE5]

The only voice I miss is obviously glorious Virgil.

[♡marcia♡]

If you don't like it, turn it off. i stg some people just need to ♥♥♥♥♥ about something

[1]

Honestly if your someone thats played the game 2+ times then you are in the minority and the Final cut is aimed at console players and as a first time console player that didnt know that it wasnt fully voiced this game is going to be amazing for them. Fully Voiced dialogue is expected nowadays. You want them to succeed in the console space which will result in more games. So give your feedback and revert back to OG Disco if unsatisfied, there is still other content to enjoy from the final cut.

[zaeroid]

Originally posted by Det. Marty Hart:

So give your feedback and revert back to OG Disco if unsatisfied, there is still other content to enjoy from the final cut.

Is there a way to go back to the original?

[pannicatack]

Eh. Garte is missed, but the new Cuno actually sounds like a kid and not like an adult forcing his voice to be higher.

And Biederman's performance as the Scab Leader was absolutely dreadful. No loss there.

[RedRock]

Originally posted by Det. Marty Hart:

So give your feedback and revert back to OG Disco if unsatisfied, there is still other content to enjoy from the final cut.

How do you revert though?

[skiv1]

My only issue lies with how the skills were voiced. The narrator does a great job with his deadpan intonation, but the thing is... There is a channel on Youtube called Luke Correia that has a video (Disco Elysium skill voices - fan version) of a fan giving several skills, namely Volition, Electrochemistry, Authority, Shivers, Half-Light, Inland Empire and Perception, each its own unique voice. And oh my god, this is EXACTLY how I wanted them to sound. And in my personal opinion, it is a crying shame the developers didn't do it the way that fan did. Here is a link to that video so you could evaluate it yourselves: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AkgTWtG7Q6o&t=4s

[BIG D' williamson from mBHS]

Originally posted by pinko commie:

If you don't like it, turn it off. i stg some people just need to ♥♥♥♥♥ about something

Mess with the settings yourself. You can't revert anything. The voice actors are largely changed and there is no way to revert to the prior cast. God Klaasje's performance is a nightmare too. Went from completely dead inside to a typical super raspy femme fatale. Completely, changed the characters dynamic and delivery.

"Classic mode" removes some of the narration, but forces the voice over changes.